Katy has closed its off-leash Dog Park at 5414 Franz Road as of Feb. 19 for renovations and updates, including reconstruction of the pond.

Council approved the improvements in January. City employees are doing the work. Project cost is less than $20,000.

The park will be open for the annual Paws in the Park event from 6-7 p.m. March 27.

For information, contact the Park and Recreation Department at 281-391-4840.

Improving the dog park pond came before City Council in November after the issue was raised by Katy resident and business owner Jennifer Howard, who is also a member of the City Parks board of directors.

The 14-acre park opened in March 2007 and Howard said it's the most used in the city.